Biogas Plant Manager – Renewable Energy Facility in Latvia

About the role

HoSt Group is seeking a Biogas Plant Manager to take full responsibility for the daily operation of a renewable energy facility in Latvia. You will ensure safe, reliable and efficient production of biogas and biomethane while complying with all local regulations and internal standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day plant operations, ensuring safety, reliability and optimal performance.
• Coordinate plant operators, maintenance providers, laboratories, suppliers and transport companies.
• Monitor key process indicators such as feedstock consumption, digester stability, biogas production, methane yield and energy consumption.
• Identify deviations, resolve bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Latvian legislation, environmental permits and occupational health & safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational records, logbooks and performance reports for the Own to Operate business unit.

Required profile

• Practical, responsible professional with proven experience managing an industrial production facility.
• Strong understanding of the Latvian regulatory and agricultural environment.
• Ability to work independently on‑site while maintaining structured communication with international teams.
• Experience leading local personnel and coordinating external contractors.

Required skills

• Biogas plant operation and process monitoring.
• Maintenance planning and contractor coordination.
• Process data analysis and interpretation.
• Occupational health and safety compliance.
• Environmental permit compliance.